John Tamargo Jr. named new Fisher Cats manager

The Toronto Blue Jays announce the 13th manager in franchise history for their Double-A affiliate.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Toronto Blue Jays have named John Tamargo Jr. as the new manager of their Double-A affiliate, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, for the 2026 season. Tamargo Jr. takes over for Brent Lavallee, who managed the team for one season in 2025.

Why it matters

The Fisher Cats are a crucial part of the Blue Jays' minor league system, serving as a stepping stone for top prospects to reach the major league club. Tamargo Jr.'s appointment signals the team's commitment to developing young talent and maintaining a strong pipeline of players.

The details

Tamargo Jr. will be the 13th manager in Fisher Cats history. He replaces Brent Lavallee, who managed the team for one season in 2025 before departing. The Blue Jays organization is hoping Tamargo Jr. can continue the team's recent success and help prepare their top prospects for the majors.

  • The Toronto Blue Jays announced Tamargo Jr.'s hiring on February 12, 2026.
  • Tamargo Jr. will begin his tenure as Fisher Cats manager at the start of the 2026 season.

The players

John Tamargo Jr.

The new manager of the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Toronto Blue Jays' minor league affiliate.

Brent Lavallee

The previous manager of the Fisher Cats, who managed the team for one season in 2025 before departing.

Toronto Blue Jays

The parent MLB organization that owns the New Hampshire Fisher Cats minor league team.

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What’s next

Tamargo Jr. will begin his tenure as Fisher Cats manager when the 2026 minor league season kicks off in the spring.

The takeaway

The Blue Jays' decision to appoint Tamargo Jr. as the new Fisher Cats manager underscores the organization's commitment to developing its top prospects through its minor league system, which is crucial for maintaining a competitive major league roster.